Budgets
Where public money comes from — and where it goes. A plain-language look at how West Virginia's budgets are built.
This guide is being written
Plain language first, verified sources, no political spin.
It will cover
- How the state budget is proposed, debated, and passed
- Where state revenue comes from (taxes, fees, federal funds)
- The biggest spending categories, explained
- How county and city budgets differ from the state's
- How to read a public budget document
- How residents can weigh in during budget season